Zoom desktop client for Windows, macOS, or Linux: Global minimum version or higher.

How to view and customize your host key.

This option to claim host or remain participant/panelist requires version 5.8.3 or higher. The host can then promote them back to host or co-host if they wish or need. If the host reclaims host controls, the former host will be demoted to a participant.

If a participant has claimed host of someone else's meeting and the original host joins while signed in to their account, the original host will be given the option to reclaim host controls or allow the current host to retain host controls.If you're an admin, you can change advanced security settings so that users can't change their host key.You can claim host by using the host key. If multiple Zoom Rooms join a meeting, the first one to join becomes the meeting host. After joining a meeting using the meeting list in a Zoom Room.In other words, joining by entering the meeting ID or personal meeting link in the Zoom Room controller. After manually joining a scheduled meeting in a Zoom Room.After joining a meeting using the Zoom client and join before host is enabled.

Starting a meeting from a SIP/H.323 device or using host options during a meeting.

After starting a PSTN-only personal audio conference (PAC) meeting.

You need to use the host key to claim host in these scenarios: This host key is applied to meetings you schedule. You can edit or view your host key in your profile. This will make sure instant meetings started by clicking this 'New Meeting' button will take place in your personal meeting room.The host key is a 6-digit PIN used to claim host controls a meeting.

Check box next to Use my Personal Meeting ID (PMI).

Next to New Meeting button, click down arrow to see options.

Double-check that you are logged in with your CC account on your Zoom app.

Set the Zoom app to use your Personal Meeting ID / personal meeting room when launching an instant New Meeting.

Please note that this will also change the shareable meeting link to join your personal meeting room. (Optional) To the right of this, click Edit to change the Meeting ID number.You should find the Meeting ID and the link to your Personal Meeting ID that can be shared for others to join your meeting room. Under your Profile, you will find Personal Meeting ID near the top of the page.You can find and personalize your Personal Meeting ID on your CC Zoom profile on the web: Find and Personalize your Personal Meeting ID

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